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1934–2017
Melvin Gray "Bob" Perry (September 14, 1934 – July 2, 2017) was an American professional baseball player who appeared in 131 games over parts of two seasons for the 1963–1964 Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball. An outfielder, Perry was born in New…
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Robert Lee Romby (December 15, 1918 – November 25, 2004) was an American professional baseball pitcher and right fielder from 1946 to 1950 in the Negro leagues. A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Romby served in the US Army during World War II. He made his…
1920–2020
Robert Hayes Ryland (June 16, 1920 – August 2, 2020) was an American tennis player and coach, known for having been the first African-American to play professional tennis. Ryland coached some of the world's top-ranked professionals, including Harold…
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Robert Malcolm Sapp (born September 22, 1973) is an American bodybuilder and entertainer, and former martial artist, professional wrestler, actor, and football player. He is both primarily known for his mixed martial arts career, as well as his work as a…
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Bob Scanlon (7 February 1886 – date of death unknown) was an American boxer who partook in over 125 bouts and spent three years fighting in the French Army during the First World War. He was born in Mobile, Alabama, as Benjamin Lewis and changed his name…
1948–2026
Bob Simmons (June 13, 1948 – June 9, 2026) was an American college football coach and player. He served as the head football coach at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater from 1995 to 2000, compiling a record of 30–38 and being named the Big 12 Conference…
1917–1998
Robert Burns Thurman (May 14, 1917 – October 31, 1998) was an American professional baseball pitcher, outfielder and pinch-hitter. He played in the Negro leagues, the Puerto Rican winter league (where he was a star), and for a few years at the end of his…
1926–1988
Robert Lee Trice (August 28, 1926 – September 16, 1988) was an American professional baseball pitcher who played for the Philadelphia / Kansas City Athletics (1953–1955). A native of Newton, Georgia, the right-hander stood 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) and weighed…
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Robert Andrew Veale (October 28, 1935 – January 3, 2025) was an American professional baseball pitcher and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a left-handed pitcher from 1962 through 1974 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox. Veale…
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Robert Pernell Wade (born December 9, 1944) is an American former professional football player and college basketball coach. He was the men's college basketball head coach for the University of Maryland (1986–1989), as well as a defensive back in the…
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Robert José Watson (April 10, 1946 – May 14, 2020) was an American professional baseball player, coach and general manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman and left fielder from 1966 to 1984, most prominently as a member of the…
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Robert Lee Wilkerson (born August 15, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player. A 6'6" swingman born in Anderson, Indiana, Wilkerson attended Indiana University, where he was a member of the Hoosiers' 1976 NCAA Championship team. From…
1925–1985
Robert Wilson (February 22, 1925 – April 23, 1985) was an American professional baseball player who played in three games over two consecutive days in Major League Baseball for the 1958 Los Angeles Dodgers, two as a pinch hitter and one as a right fielder.…
1974–
Bobby Body (born June 24, 1974) is an American paralympic powerlifter. He is a medalist at the World Championships and Parapan American Games. He also competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, where he finished in fourth place.
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Bobby Lee Bonds (March 15, 1946 – August 23, 2003) was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1981. He played for the San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, California Angels, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Cleveland Indians,…
1970–
Bobby Lee Bonds Jr. (born March 7, 1970) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He is the son of former baseball player Bobby Bonds and the younger brother of Barry Bonds and Ricky Bonds.
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Roberto Martin Antonio Bonilla ( boh-NEE-yə; born February 23, 1963) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1986 to 2001. Bonilla was one of MLB's best batters and overall top…
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Bobby Bradley (born May 29, 1996) is an American professional baseball first baseman who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cleveland Indians / Guardians.
1945–1994
Robert Brooks (November 1, 1945 – October 11, 1994) was an American professional baseball player. He appeared in 55 games in Major League Baseball over parts of four seasons for the Oakland Athletics (1969–1970 and 1972) and California Angels (1973). An…
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Rogers Lee Brown (born May 25, 1954) is an American former Major League Baseball player who played outfield in the major leagues from 1979-1985. Brown played for the Toronto Blue Jays (1979), New York Yankees (1979-1981), Seattle Mariners (1982) and San…
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Arthur Bobby Lee Darwin (born February 16, 1943) is an American professional baseball scout and a former Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder who played for the Los Angeles Angels (1962), Los Angeles Dodgers (1969-1971), Minnesota Twins…
1973–
Simon J. "Bobby" Engram III (born January 7, 1973) is an American professional football coach and former wide receiver who is the wide receivers coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Engram played college football for…
1943–
Bobby Frazier (born January 20, 1943) is an American former football coach and player. He served as the head football coach at Bethune–Cookman University from 1979 through 1982 and at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) from 1984 to 1989. As a…
1942–2025
Bobby Grier (November 10, 1942 – September 22, 2025) was an American professional football executive and coach in the National Football League (NFL).
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